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Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Barren River Lake State Resort Park provides a golf course, a marina and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with waterskiing, motor boating and kayaking. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Driftwood, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and pool views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing, volleyball and rowing/canoeing. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A small, single-story building with a porch and a mailbox.

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A cabin with a deck, a picnic table, and a grassy area with trees.

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

  • Park view
  • 111 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Lucas, Barren River Lake State Resort Park is in a state park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Barren River Lake State Resort Park and Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum, while Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Beech Bend Park are popular local attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Kentucky Downs. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cave exploring and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Lucas travel guide
Map
1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY, 42156

What's nearby

  • A large body of water surrounded by green fields and scattered houses.
    Barren River Lake
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A cave with stalactites and stalagmites, a metal railing, and a person standing near the railing.
    Mammoth Cave National Park
    38 min drive - 57.9 km
  • A red vintage car on display with a Mobilgas sign in the background.
    National Corvette Museum
    43 min drive - 54.4 km
  • Barren River Lake State Resort Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Beech Bend Park
    55 min drive - 65.2 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zack's Market
    4 min drive
  • Paradise Point Market Place
    6 min drive
  • Rusty’s Lakeside Pub
    6 min drive
  • Country Bakery
    14 min drive
  • The Landing
    13 min drive

About this property

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

  • Hotel near Barren River Lake State Resort Park
  • At Barren River Lake State Resort Park, you can look forward to a golf course, a marina and a terrace. With waterskiing, motor boating and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Driftwood, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and pool views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing, volleyball and rowing/canoeing. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts and express check-out
    • A 24-hour front desk, motorised watercraft on-site and wedding services
    • A banquet hall, a ballroom and a vending machine
  • Room features
  • All 73 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Driftwood
  • Highland Pub

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,500 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1971
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 13 April 2026 to 27 May 2027 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 7 September to 22 May:
  • Beach
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 1 February 2026 to 1 February 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Swimming pool

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Restaurant
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 36 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 14 for adults and from USD 7 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Barren River Lake State Resort Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from September 7 until May 22. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from February 1 2026 until February 1 2027 (completion date subject to change). The swimming pool is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Is Barren River Lake State Resort Park pet-friendly?

Yes, Barren River Lake State Resort Park allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Barren River Lake State Resort Park?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Barren River Lake State Resort Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Barren River Lake State Resort Park located?

Situated in Lucas, this beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Barren River Lake State Resort Park, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Dinosaur World and National Corvette Museum. Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum and Mammoth Cave National Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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